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The Spell of the Empire

May 23, 1940 · 1h 59m
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Luís immigrated to the USA and intends to become an American. But after his father invites him on a journey to the Portuguese territories in Africa, he will find true love, and also learn to value his country and its colonial grandeur.

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Alves da Cunha
Francisco Morais
Emilia D'Oliveira
Emília Morais
Luís de Campos
Luís Morais
Francisco Ribeiro
Chico do Austin
Alfredo Ruas
Sargento
António Vilar
Chefe de Posto
António Silva
Tio Alberto
Teodósio Cabral
Caçador
Directed by António Lopes Ribeiro

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